Methodology
How TG2047 selects indicators, measures progress, sources data, and maintains editorial independence. Transparency is the foundation of this platform's credibility.
How Indicators Are Selected
TG2047 selects indicators based on three criteria: (1) they must be explicitly mentioned or derivable from the Vision 2047 document, (2) they must be measurable using data from credible official sources, and (3) they must be updatable at least annually.
Qualitative goals in the Vision document that cannot be quantified are excluded until a proxy indicator can be established. For example, "improve quality of governance" is tracked via the Public Affairs Index and state-level administrative efficiency scores.
Inclusion criteria:
- Explicitly referenced in Vision 2047 documentation
- Measurable with publicly available data
- Data available from at least one credible official source
- Updated at minimum annually
- Has a defined 2047 target value or a derivable benchmark
How Progress Is Measured
Progress is calculated as a simple ratio: (Current Value / 2047 Target Value) × 100. This gives a percentage of the distance covered from the baseline toward the 2047 target.
Where the 2047 target is a rate (e.g., GDP growth rate), progress is calculated as (current rate / target rate) × 100. This is a linear approximation and does not account for compounding effects.
Progress percentages above 100% are possible if a state exceeds an intermediate benchmark. The platform does not cap progress at 100% — it reports the actual ratio.
Status classifications:
- Critical (< 20%): Significant gap, requires urgent policy attention
- Moderate (20–40%): Progress underway but below expected trajectory
- On Track (> 40%): Progress consistent with linear path to 2047 target
How Data Is Sourced
TG2047 relies exclusively on data from primary government sources, central bank publications, and internationally recognised research institutions. No proprietary or paywalled data sources are used.
Primary data sources:
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) — State Finance Reports, Handbook of Statistics
- Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) — GDP, employment data
- Government of Telangana (GoTS) — Budget documents, Economic Survey, sector reports
- NITI Aayog — SDG India Index, State Energy Statistics
- World Bank Open Data — Development indicators, cross-country benchmarks
- DPIIT / Startup India — Startup ecosystem data
- Forest Survey of India (FSI) — Forest cover reports
- National Health Mission (NHM) — Healthcare infrastructure data
- ASER / AISHE — Education indicators
When official data is unavailable or delayed, TG2047 uses estimates from credible independent research organisations such as CMIE, PRS Legislative Research, or ICRIER. Such estimates are clearly flagged.
Update Frequency
Different indicators are updated at different frequencies depending on the availability of source data. The platform maintains a transparent update log.
| Indicator Category | Update Frequency | Primary Source |
|---|---|---|
| Economic indicators (GDP, growth rate) | Quarterly / Annual | RBI, MoSPI |
| Employment & labour market | Quarterly | CMIE, EPFO |
| Energy & infrastructure | Semi-annual | MNRE, MoRTH, GoTS |
| Education & healthcare | Annual | AISHE, NHM, Census |
| Environment (forest cover) | Biennial | FSI |
| Governance indices | Annual | PRS, GoTS |
Editorial Independence
TG2047 is an independent research observatory. It has no affiliation with the Government of Telangana, any political party, or any commercial entity. The platform does not receive funding from any organisation with a stake in the outcomes it measures.
The platform does not editorialize about the feasibility or desirability of Vision 2047 targets. It reports what the targets are and what the data shows. Users are encouraged to draw their own conclusions.
If you find an error in our data or methodology, please contact us at [email protected]. Corrections are published transparently with a revision note.
Explore the data yourself
All indicators, sources, and update timestamps are available in the Data Library.